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Civilian deaths drop 36 per cent in Afghanistan: UN
Afghanistan needs billions of dollars in international support to survive economically and avoid descending into further chaos.
Afghanistan needs billions of dollars in international support to survive economically and avoid descending into further chaos.
28th May, 2012
Syrian bombardment of Hama kills 41: opposition
Images from Houla of the bloodied bodies of children triggered shock and outrage around the world and underlined the failure of a six-week-old ceasefire plan aimed at stopping the violence.
Images from Houla of the bloodied bodies of children triggered shock and outrage around the world and underlined the failure of a six-week-old ceasefire plan aimed at stopping the violence.
28th May, 2012
UN Council condemns Syria government over massacre
The 15-nation council made a new demand for President Assad to withdraw heavy weapons from populated areas, in line with Kofi Annan's peace plan.
The 15-nation council made a new demand for President Assad to withdraw heavy weapons from populated areas, in line with Kofi Annan's peace plan.
24th May, 2012
No basis yet for new round of P5+1 talks: Iranian official
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton “didn't say anything new this morning” in a bilateral meeting with Iran earlier Thursday, the official said.
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton “didn't say anything new this morning” in a bilateral meeting with Iran earlier Thursday, the official said.
20th May, 2012
Sri Lanka president orders ex-army chief freed
Sources said the pardon only remits the sentence and Fonseka may not have his civic rights to participate in elections for seven years from the time of his release.
Sources said the pardon only remits the sentence and Fonseka may not have his civic rights to participate in elections for seven years from the time of his release.
18th May, 2012
Russia says action on Syria, Iran may go nuclear
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned that military action against sovereign states could lead to a regional nuclear war.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned that military action against sovereign states could lead to a regional nuclear war.
17th May, 2012
Iran flouts UN sanctions, sends arms to Syria -panel
The panel investigated three large illegal shipments of Iranian weapons over the past year.
The panel investigated three large illegal shipments of Iranian weapons over the past year.
17th May, 2012
Afghans seek $4.1 billion a year from Nato summit
“This is not charity, Afghanistan is and will be on the frontline of the world's fight against terrorism,” said Deputy Foreign Minister Jawed Ludin.
“This is not charity, Afghanistan is and will be on the frontline of the world's fight against terrorism,” said Deputy Foreign Minister Jawed Ludin.
15th May, 2012
At least 11 Pakistani peacekeepers wounded in DR Congo: UN
Angry villagers opened fire at a UN peacekeeping base in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, injuring at least 11 Pakistani peacekeepers.
Angry villagers opened fire at a UN peacekeeping base in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, injuring at least 11 Pakistani peacekeepers.
14th May, 2012
Libyans want answers over deadly Nato airstrikes
HRW recommended that Nato make public information about the airstrike cases where civilians were wounded or killed.
HRW recommended that Nato make public information about the airstrike cases where civilians were wounded or killed.
14th May, 2012
Iran, UN nuclear agency head for key Vienna talks
The last time Iran's envoy to the IAEA, and chief inspector met officially was in early February during the second of two fruitless IAEA visits to Tehran.
The last time Iran's envoy to the IAEA, and chief inspector met officially was in early February during the second of two fruitless IAEA visits to Tehran.
13th May, 2012
US drone strikes kill 16 suspected militants in Yemen
Bulgaria's ambassador to Yemen escaped with minor injuries after masked gunmen opened fire on his car in the capital and tried to kidnap him.
Bulgaria's ambassador to Yemen escaped with minor injuries after masked gunmen opened fire on his car in the capital and tried to kidnap him.
10th May, 2012
Panel cuts foreign aid, military aid to Pakistan
A House of Representatives panel moved to cut the foreign aid budget by some 9 per cent, targeting economic aid and contributions to the UN and the World Bank.
A House of Representatives panel moved to cut the foreign aid budget by some 9 per cent, targeting economic aid and contributions to the UN and the World Bank.
7th May, 2012
Polls open for Syria legislative vote
The vote, initially scheduled for September 2011, was postponed to May 7 and is Syria's first “multiparty” parliamentary elections in five decades
The vote, initially scheduled for September 2011, was postponed to May 7 and is Syria's first “multiparty” parliamentary elections in five decades
28th April, 2012
Afghan Taliban to get ‘safe passage’ for talks
Secretary Jilani said Pakistan would be happy to facilitate the process that would bring about peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Secretary Jilani said Pakistan would be happy to facilitate the process that would bring about peace and stability in Afghanistan.
27th April, 2012
UN chief, Indian leaders discuss security issues
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discussed regional security issues and ways that India could strengthen the UN's work during talks Friday with Indian leaders.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discussed regional security issues and ways that India could strengthen the UN's work during talks Friday with Indian leaders.
22nd April, 2012
UN approves 300-strong peace team for Syria
The resolution, sponsored by Russia and China, will allow monitors to be deployed for an initial period of 90 days as part of the UNSMIS.
The resolution, sponsored by Russia and China, will allow monitors to be deployed for an initial period of 90 days as part of the UNSMIS.
20th April, 2012
UN agree on terms of monitoring mission
Syria and the United Nations signed an agreement on Thursday on terms for hundreds of observers to monitor a ceasefire.
Syria and the United Nations signed an agreement on Thursday on terms for hundreds of observers to monitor a ceasefire.
16th April, 2012
US says Syria violence threatens UN observer force
The United States warned Monday that heightened violence in Syria threatens the sending of a full UN ceasefire observer mission.
The United States warned Monday that heightened violence in Syria threatens the sending of a full UN ceasefire observer mission.
7th April, 2012
Ban says Syria violating Security Council demands
Ban said that increased attacks by govt forces on Syrian cities “violate” the UN Security Council's demand for an end to hostilities.
Ban said that increased attacks by govt forces on Syrian cities “violate” the UN Security Council's demand for an end to hostilities.
6th April, 2012
Pakistan, India agree to form Indus water commission
Pakistan and India on Friday mutually agreed to form an independent Indus water commission comprising of neutral and transparent professionals.
Pakistan and India on Friday mutually agreed to form an independent Indus water commission comprising of neutral and transparent professionals.
26th March, 2012
West willing to leave Afghanistan without settlement: report
A report by a Brussels-based think tank states that the international community's priority is to exit Aghanistan with or without a settlement.
A report by a Brussels-based think tank states that the international community's priority is to exit Aghanistan with or without a settlement.
20th March, 2012
Pakistan urges more resources for UN body’s peace efforts
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for strengthening the UN Peacebuilding Commission financially in a bid to bolster the 31-member intergovernmental…
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for strengthening the UN Peacebuilding Commission financially in a bid to bolster the 31-member intergovernmental…
17th March, 2012
Safe in Turkey, a family flees rape, torture in Syria
Abdullah frantically recounts his harrowing journey to safety three days earlier and the horrors that drove his escape.
Abdullah frantically recounts his harrowing journey to safety three days earlier and the horrors that drove his escape.
16th March, 2012
Tobacco use kills 5 million people worldwide annually: UN
UNITED NATIONS: Tobacco use is responsible for five million or 12 per cent of all deaths of adults above the…
UNITED NATIONS: Tobacco use is responsible for five million or 12 per cent of all deaths of adults above the…
9th March, 2012
Baloch leaders in no mood to accept talks offer
Baloch nationalist leaders have rejected offers for talks.
Baloch nationalist leaders have rejected offers for talks.
8th March, 2012
Syria envoy Annan in Cairo ahead of Damascus visit
CAIRO:Former UN chief Kofi Annan, who has been named special envoy to strife-torn Syria for the United Nations and the…
CAIRO:Former UN chief Kofi Annan, who has been named special envoy to strife-torn Syria for the United Nations and the…
6th March, 2012
World meets UN target for safe
UNITED NATIONS: The world’s nations achieved a UN goal of cutting in half the proportion of people without access to…
UNITED NATIONS: The world’s nations achieved a UN goal of cutting in half the proportion of people without access to…
28th February, 2012
UN urged to probe ‘reign of terror’ in Balochistan
KARACHI, Feb 27: The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons has urged international organisations, including the United Nations, to conduct an inquiry into the issue of enforced disappearances as the people no longer trust
KARACHI, Feb 27: The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons has urged international organisations, including the United Nations, to conduct an inquiry into the issue of enforced disappearances as the people no longer trust
23rd February, 2012
‘Friends of Syria’ to demand aid access: US official
LONDON: Arab and Western powers will challenge the Syrian regime to accept a proposal to allow in humanitarian aid at…
LONDON: Arab and Western powers will challenge the Syrian regime to accept a proposal to allow in humanitarian aid at…
